Wolfsburg relegated from Bundesliga after playoff defeat in Paderborn
Wolfsburg has been relegated from the Bundesliga following a playoff defeat against Paderborn. The match ended 2-1 in favor of Paderborn, who secured their promotion with a goal in extra time. This marks Wolfsburg's first relegation since their promotion to the Bundesliga in 1997.
- ▪Wolfsburg lost 2-1 to Paderborn in the second leg of their playoff.
- ▪Laurin Curda scored the decisive goal for Paderborn in the 10th minute of extra time.
- ▪This is Wolfsburg's first relegation since 1997, despite having won the championship in 2009.
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